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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1955

Page

5

Elizabeth Hill and Edward R Johnson wed in Bedford Bedford ceremony joins Hill and Johnson families

Elizabeth Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Batchelder Hill of Manchester New Hampshire married Edward Parr Johnson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Parr Johnson of Arlington Virginia in a three o clock ceremony at Eyton church in Bedford The Rev Dr Walter A Morgan officiated A reception followed at Hollywood Inn The bride wore a white organzine gown with lace and seed pearl detailing and carried white stephanous and spider mums The groom and families are active in engineering and military circles with ties to Dartmouth Skidmore and E C Ernst Inc They will reside in Arlington Virginia after a wedding trip to Canada

Elizabeth Hill Francis Batchelder Hill Orange Street Manchester, N. H Edward Parr Johnson, Jr Edward Parr John Walter A. Morgan Jackson D. Hill Newport R. I Frederick M. Miller U.S. A Harriet Jackson Canada 17Th Street North Arlington Skidmore College Saratoga Springs N. Y Dartmouth College E. C. Ernst Inc., Electrical Engineers and Contractors Washington, D.C Kappa Sigma Fraternity Charles T. Jackson Bath Jackson Manchester Popham Beach

Munsey Munsey Southard engagement announced in Bath

Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of 94 Court Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss C Louise Munsey to Norris Derwin Southard son of Mr and Mrs Derwin G Southard of 6 North Street Court No date for the wedding has been set Miss Munsey a Morse High School graduate now employed in the Sears Roebuck Co credit department Mr Southard a 1947 Morse High graduate served two years in the U S Army and works for Bath Bus Service The engagement notice follows a college football note about Ivy League teams and a Bath City Commission budget item requesting more park funding

Warren R. Munsey Court Street C. Louise Munsey Norris Derwin Southard Derwin G. Southard North Street Court Miss Munsey Morse High School Sears, Roebuck Co Morse High Southard U.S. Army Bath Bus Service

Engagement Announced of Anita Gauthier and Richard Babine

Mr and Mrs Leopold Gauthier of Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter Anita to Richard Babine son of Mr and Mrs Eleazer Babine of West Bath No date is set for the wedding Anita attended Morse High School and works at Brunswick Woolworth Babine attended Morse High School and is employed at the Airport Garage Brunswick

Leopold Gauthier Brunswick Anita Richard Babine Eleazer Babine West Bath Miss Gauthier Morse High School Brunswick Woolworth Mr. Babine Airport Garage

St Marys Church Week Schedule Revealed

St Marys Roman Catholic church announces this weeks schedule with confession times Monday 7 to 8 pm Holy Mass on All Saints Day Tuesday 7 am 8 30 am and 7 45 pm All Souls Day 6 am 7 15 am and 9 am Holy Mass 7 30 pm devotions Holy Souls Wednesday 2 30 to 5 pm and 7 to 8 pm confessions Thursday 2 30 to 5 pm and 7 to 8 pm confession Friday First Friday Masses 7 am and 7 45 pm.

All Saints All Souls the Holy Souls

Beginners Bugle Cadets Class Opens for State Drums

A beginners class for the Legion Cadets Junior Drum Corps bugle section starts Sunday at the State Armory at 12 noon. Applicants ages 12 to 18 may take a written test to assess qualifications for the state championship corps, with nine vacancies including one baritone and eight soprano buglers. William Milliken oversees applications, while John Wakefield leads music instruction beginning November 6.

Legion Cadets William Milliken State Armory John Wakefield

Woolwich Girl Named Alt In Apple Queen Contest

Miss Jacqueline Chubbuck of Woolwich, Morse High senior and Woolwich Grange aide, was named one of six alternates for the Apple Queen of Maine. The selection came after a large pool of candidates at Westcustogo Grange, with the final queen to be chosen at Lewiston in January on a TV show. Chubbuck, turning 18, helps lead a Woolwich Grange youth singing group that performed at Westcustogo Grange and is invited to sing at the State Grange meeting in Bangor.

Jacqueline Chubbuck Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Maine Chubbuck Morse High School Sagadahoc Pomona Westcottago Grange Apple Queen of Western Maine Lewiston Woolwich Grange Robert Melanson Westcustogo Grange State Grange Bangor

Club Forty-two Halloween Party At Its Hall

Club Forty two held a Halloween party with festive decorations and games. Prizes went to Mrs Leonard Smith Mrs John Sturtevant and Miss Patty Mullaney who was revealed as the mystery witch. Refreshments were provided by Miss Edith Small Mrs George Sarkis and Mrs Leonard Smith.

Club Forty-two Leonard Smith John Sturtevant Patty Mullaney Edith Small George Sarkis Robert Footer Robert Durgin Everett Comeau Mullaney

Troop 5 Girl Scouts Plan Birthday Party

At a 19-member Troop 5 meeting plans began for the troop birthday party. Camp badges earned at last summer’s Day Camp will be awarded at the event. President Patricia Hill led the session, Marie Miliken collected dues, and badge work was supervised by Aubrey Steen Jr., Katharine Johnson, Carl R. Dearborn Jr., and Lawrence Hill. The group sang Golden Sun in the Good Night Circle formation.

Patricia Hill Marie Milliken Aubrey Steen, Jr Katherine Johnson Carl R. Dearborn, Jr Lawrence Hill

Podres Recalls Buck Fever Before Dodgers World Series Win

Johnny Podres, famed for shutting out the New York Yankees to seal Brooklyn’s first World Series title, recalls deer hunting in the Adirondacks near his home. He once fired four shots at a buck about 100 yards away, but the big animal remained alive.

Podres

Sandra Jean Lutz Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Sandra Jean Lutz daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Lutz Jr celebrated her third birthday on Tuesday October 25 with a party at Hyde Park Community hall. The hall featured pink and blue streamers balloons and a three candle cake. Guests included Pamela Wright Gary Orr Dennis Tardif Linda Skillin Dale Skillin Daniel Wallace Richard Wallace Richard Lonn Warren Bowden Gregory Moore Robert Haines Deborah Small Janice Candage Karen Thompson Gail Thompson. Mothers attending were Mrs Chester Wright Mrs Randall Orr Mrs Philip Tardif Mrs Irwin Skillin Mrs Lauron Wallace Mrs James Bowden Mrs Raymond Moore Mrs Edward Thompson Mrs Earl Haines Mrs Calvin Wing and Mrs James Wing.

Sandra Jean Lutz Roy Lutz, Jr Hyde Park Community Hall Pamela Wright Gary Orr Dennis Tardif Linda Dale Skillin Daniel Richard Wallace Richard Lonn Warren Bowden Gregory Moore Robert Haines Deborah Small Janice Candage Karen Gail Thompson Chester Wright Randall Orr Philip Tardif Erwin Skillin Lauron Wallace James Bowden Raymond Moore Edward Thompson Earl Haines Calvin Wing James Wing

Thomas Tracey Re elected Master of Dromore Grange

Thomas Tracey was re elected master of Dromore grange at its meeting last week with installation set for Nov. 15 Officers elected include Dorothy Wright overseer Eve lyn Beals lecturer Edward Burns steward Everett Wright assistant steward Flora Rollins chaplain Lenora Grann treasurer Louise Brown secretary Albert Thoiling gate keeper Beatrice Burns Pomona June Wright lady assistant steward Ada King Reuben Pu rington executive committee A lunch will follow installation under Evelyn Beals Reports on last year’s activities were read by officers and committees Ray Camphel Georgina Thorpe Flora Rollins Mary Dannenfelser and Lenora Grann.

Thomas Tracey Dromore Grange Dorothy Wright Evelyn Beals Edward Burns Everett Wright Flora Rollins Lenora Grann Louise Brown Albert Thoiling Beatrice Burns Pomona June Wright Ada King Reuben Purington

Bath Democrats to Welcome National Chairman at Banquet

Democratic National Committee Chairman Paul Butler will be honored Tuesday at a Valle's Inn banquet in Scarborough starting at seven. About 300 attendees are expected, marking the start of Democratic activity for the 1956 campaign. Bath residents attending include Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Brewer and others. reservations via Mr. Brewer.

Democratic National Committee Paul Butler Valle's Inn Scarborough Bath Robert E. Brewer Harry E. Thebeau Bertha M. Dunbar Mary Gold

Firemen’s Ball Friday Night At State Armory

The Bath Fire department hosts the second annual Firemen’s Ball at the Armory Friday evening. Tickets indicate a large turnout. dancing runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Joe Avery’s Orchestra. Proceeds benefit the Firemen’s Benevolent Association for ill or bereaved members and their families, and part funds Fire Prevention Week efforts.

Bath Firemen Joe Avery Firemen's Benevolent Association

Mrs Glidden Speaks at Women’s Fellowship Meeting

Mrs. Bentley Glidden of Dam ariscotta spoke at the fall gathering of the Central Congregational church Women’s Fellowship hosted by Mrs. Jason A Merrill and Mrs. Donald T Page on Washington Street. She discussed church and community social action and the life of the American Indian. she chairs the state committee on social action for the fellowship. The next meeting was announced for November 9.

Bentley Glidden Damariscotta Women's Fellowship Central Congregational Church Jason A. Merrill Donald T. Page Washington Street

First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets In Vestry

Members of the Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met last week in the vestry for an all day session. Two quilts were packed and other articles prepared for the annual Christmas sale on November 30. The group will meet next Wednesday at 10 a.m. for another all day session with luncheon at noon.

Ladies Sewing Circle The First Baptist Church

Brunswick Naval Air Station Medical Officer Promoted to Captain

Ernest H. Joy senior medical officer at Brunswick Naval Air Station has been promoted to captain retroactive to Oct 1 1955. Bar Harbor native, Bowdoin and Tufts graduate, Joy has 17 years service with assignments from Lakehurst to Moffett Field and aboard several ships and hospitals. He reported to Brunswick in 1954 and resides in Topsham with his wife and six children.

Ernest H. Joy Brunswick Naval Air Station Navy Bar Harbor Joy Navy Department Bowdoin College Tufts College Medical School Naval Air Station Lakehurst N. J USS Bridge Alaska New Zealand Moffett Field Calif Naval Hospital Portsmouth Key West Fla Charleston J. Alden Morse) Joy High St Elm St Topsham

Winter Street Ladies Aid Plans Rummage Sale

The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Congregational church met Friday at two in the church parlor with Miss Alice Varney and others hosting. President Mrs. Kenneth Francisco led business plans for a rummage sale on November 9, a request for donations, and an all day meeting next week. New member Marian Berry welcomed.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Congregational Church Alice Varney Allen M. Irish Elsie Folsom Sarah Lermond Martin V. B. Sargent Kenneth Francisco Francisco Clifford B. Wilband Marian Berry Sea Coast Mission Horace Ward Fred Higgins

City Council Names Two Committees in New Appointments

City Council Chairman Ronald C. Oulton has named two special committees. One will study the flagpole issue at the city park, including possibly replacing the topmast with insurance funds. Members include Donald Perry, G Thomas Murphy, Robert E. Brewer, William O. Wagner, Stanley W. Judkins, and frederick E. Drake Jr. plus James W. Temple and Harold Troop. The curfew committee will review the ordinance and propose amendments. Members include Stanley R. Hunter, James McGuiggan, M. Wesley McPhee, Harold J. Rubin, Judkins, Oulton, Rev. Oliver W. Bell, and Rev. Francis F. Morrissey.

Ronald C. Oulton Donald Perry Thomas Murphy Robert E. Brewer William O. Wagner Stanley W. Judkins Oulton

Eaton Leo couple wed in Bath at Rubin notary home

Miss Mary C. Leo of Brunswick and Philip L. Eaton of Bath married October 26. Ceremony by Harold J. Rubin notary public at his home 684 High Street. Attendants Frank Freeman and Mrs. Leroy F. Colby. Bride works with Maine Cancer Society and previously with State Bureau of Health and Pine Tree Society. Eaton runs Lincoln Street market. former alderman in 1945. Newlyweds honeymooning in New York City. Eddie Chavez, San Jose light weight, has nine brothers and five sisters.

Mary C. Leo Brunswick Philip L. Eaton Bath Harold J. Rubin High Street Frank Freeman Leroy F. Colby Maine Cancer Society State Bureau of Health Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Eaton Sidney L. Eaton Lincoln Street Old Board of Aldermen New York City

Church Young People Host Halloween Party

Corliss Street Baptist Church young people held a Halloween party at Stephanie Rush home with ping pong checkers and apple bobbing as activities and cider doughnuts cake and cheese as refreshments. Officers include Stephanie Rush president Gordon McNeil vice Ruth Doughty secretary and Marilyn Bates treasurer. Posters promoting church attendance will be judged and exhibited in Gardiner. The group plans a trip to First Baptist church on Oct 31 and notes the annual Baptist convention in Saco Nov 25-26 with shared bus expenses. Youth meetings run Sundays 5 to 7 pm for Junior and Senior YP.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Stephanie Rush Dennis Ring Marilyn Bates Joseph E. Haak Ruth Doughty William Strube Gardiner First Baptist Church Saco First Baptist Corliss Street Y.P

Rainbow Degree Conferred At Friday Night Meeting

Miss Cynthia Osgood presided as Rainbow Girls conferred the Rainbow degree on Judith Libby Donna Young Sharon Wing Roberta McLeod Christine Fuller and Diane Hamel Friday night. Hayride plans were set for 8 pm and a rummage sale and bedspread sale were discussed as future fund raising projects. Cider and doughnuts were served at the close of the meeting.

Cynthia Osgood Rainbow Girls Judith Libby Donna Young Sharon Wing Roberta McLeod Christine Fuller Diane Hamel Assembly

Rainbow Girls and Escorts Enjoy Mystery Hayride

Two hay wagons carried 35 couples consisting of Rainbow Girls and their escorts on a mystery ride Saturday evening. They departed from the Masonic Temple and aimed for Beau Haven Ranch in West Bath where refreshments were provided by Mrs. Ruth Fuller and assistants. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Temple and Cecil V. Rowland. Wagons were supplied by Richard Carlson, owner of Beau Haven Ranch.

Masonic Temple Beau Haven Ranch West Bath Ruth Fuller Linwood Temple Cecil V. Rowland Richard Carlson

Nurses Alumnae Assn Will Meet Thursday Evening

Bath based Nurses Alumnae Association holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening November 3 at the Cosmopolitan Club. Miss Thelma Ward nursing administrator at Bath Memorial Hospital will attend to meet members. All Bath registered nurses are invited and a program has been arranged. Members are reminded of the date change.

Nurses’ Alumnae Association Cosmopolitan Club Thelma Ward R. N Bath Memorial Hospital Bath

Bowdoinham School News and Community Notes

Alcide Dionne spoke to Bowdoinham students on home fire safety and what to do in a fire. Prizes were awarded for fire prevention essays to Susan Fides and Elizabeth Enman with second prizes to Linda Hutchins and Elaine Holman. Fire station tours, PTA activity, Halloween events, and local marriages and visits are reported, with new officers elected for the Ladies Auxiliary and meetings rescheduled.

Bowdoinham _ schools Fire Department Alcide Dionne Susan Fides Elizabeth Enman Linda Hutchins Elaine Holman Malcolm Hatch Bowdoinham Fire Department Evelyn Ackley Gene Reynolds Betty Dionne Joan Hatch Barbara Hackett Mabel Heenie Edward Haley Ralph Champlain Charles Blodgett Shirley Curtis George Rowe Richard Green Brunswick Linwood Hackett Linda Stevie Hollis Temple Mary Cynthia Winfred Dodge Nancy Frederick Pauling Ricky Old Grenwich Conn Carrie Johnson Hollis Moore Gray Edna Tome Grace Burns Bowling Green Jonell S. P Richard E. Moore Ellis Moore Bowdeinham Springfield Tenn Robert A. West Odell Lucille Reeder Beach Bend Club Moore 11Th White House Portland Merry Workers Cecia McEwen Dianne McEwen Louise Aldona Valentine Joline Sandra McKay Topsham Fair Parent-Teacher Association Eleanor Christie Charlotte Smart Waterville J. N. Palmer

Martinez Pro Boxers by Birth Nation Count

Twenty six professional fighters named Martinez are listed with birth origins including fourteen from the United States seven from Mexico four from Cuba and one from Panama.

Martinez United States Mexico Cuba Panama

India’s Motor Vehicle Fleet Near One Per Thousand People

The 1955 Indian government year book records roughly 350,000 motor vehicles in India, equating to about one vehicle for every 1,000 residents. The figure highlights early growth in road transport and vehicle ownership across the country.

India

Mrs Hamblett to Speak At Bath Extension Service

Mrs Edward B Hamblett will be guest speaker at a Bath Extension Service meeting Thursday at eight in Hyde Park community hall. Informal Lunch eons is the talk topic. Attendees may contact Mrs Paul Berry to attend. A nominating committee will be named and plans for Dec 1 discussed.

Edward B. Hamblett Bath Extension Service Hyde Park Hamblett Paul Berry Francis Fortier Lewiston Canadew Beatrice Adams Topsham Twin County Extension Association Bath Group East Auburn Grange Hall

Dr. Cyril Bousefield Celebrates 85th Birthday

Sunday marked the 85th birthday of Dr. Cyril E. Bousefield of Woolwich. He received calls, gifts, cards, and flowers from the Woolwich Center Baptist Church and friends. Former missionary in China, his hospital was burned by Communists in 1931. later aided lepers in the Far East with notable success.

Cyril E. Bousefield Woolwich Bousefield Woolwich Center Rousefield Far East

Morse Blake Couple Wed At Corliss Street Church

Miss Patricia Anne Blake daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence I Blake of 23 Shaw Street and Richard C Morse Jr son of Mr and Mrs Richard C Morse of Phippsburg were married at the Corliss Street Baptist church parsonage. Rev Harold L Allen conducted the ceremony at 10 am. Doris Doughty Bath and Kenneth Morse Phippsburg served as attendants. The couple planned a wedding trip to Virginia and will reside on Shaw Street.

Patricia Anne Blake Clarence I. Blake Shaw Street Richard C. Morse Richard C. Mors Phippsburg Corliss Street Baptist Church Harold L. Allen Doris Doughty Bath Kenneth Morse Morse John G. Morse & Son Virginia

Congregational Church Meeting Friday At Two

The Congregational church will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at two in the ladies parlor. Hostesses are Miss Alice Shorey, Mrs. Allen M. Irish, Miss Elsie Folsom, Miss Sarah Lermond, and Mrs. Carl Albee.

Winter Street Congregational Church Alice Shorey Allen M. Irish Elsie Folsom Sarah Lermond Carl Albee

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